Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC®) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Kevin Woo, PhD, RN, FAPWCA, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FNSWOC as Chief Research Officer (CRO), effective immediately.

Ottawa, ON — October 21, 2025 — Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC®) is proud to announce the promotion of Troy Curtis to the  Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately.

Ottawa, ON — October 21, 2025 — Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC®) is pleased to announce the appointment of R. Bruce Millar, CIM, FCSI, FICB, MBA, CPA, CMA as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Human Resources Manager.

Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) proudly congratulates Dr. Kimberly LeBlanc, RN, PhD, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FCAN, FNSWOC, FAAN, Academic Chair of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute, on her induction as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) during a ceremony held on October 18, 2025.

Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC®) is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead our national, registered charity headquartered in Ottawa.

Register for the Canadian Pressure Injury Summit on November 21, 2025, to join healthcare leaders, clinicians, and patients in advancing pressure injury prevention and management across Canada. Participate in presentations, interactive sessions, and submit abstracts to showcase your initiatives. Available in-person at Carleton University or online via Zoom.

We honour the children who never came home, the Survivors of residential schools, their families, & their communities. It's also marked by Orange Shirt Day, a powerful reminder that Every Child Matters. As healthcare professionals, we have a responsibility not only to remember but to act — by listening, learning, & supporting reconciliation. We encourage you to explore the free Indigenous Canada Course from the University of Alberta & to visit our Sharing Circle to support cu

Last week, NSWOCC members gathered at Bayview Golf & Country Club for our Ontario Regional Meeting & Education Event. An evening of networking, team building & learning across Wound, Ostomy & Continence

Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC®) is seeking passionate leaders to join our Board of Directors. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of wound, ostomy, and continence care in Canada while representing the voice of our members.

Join the WCET®-NSWOCC® 2026 Joint Congress in Vancouver, April 24–28, for five days of education, networking, and hands-on learning in wound, ostomy, and continence care. Early bird registration is now open, and abstract submissions are welcome until October 6. Explore the preliminary program, scholarship opportunities, and official hotel options today.

The application window for the CNA certification renewal by continuous learning is now open! Apply today

As part of SWAN Week, we’re proud to share real stories that highlight how SWANs embody the role of Champions for Skin Wellness. Recently, one SWAN’s quick thinking and clinical leadership made a life-changing difference for a resident struggling with chronic wounds: This case underscores how SWANs go beyond wound care to champion holistic, patient-centred practice.

Join us in raising awareness, eliminating stigma, and supporting programs that make a difference

The WoundPedia Education Foundation is offering applications for IIWCC-CAN scholarships for this year's 2025-2026 course (Starting Sept 18-20 2025). Eligible applicants include Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses (all levels), Registered Dieticians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Educators and Management. 

The NSWOCC Board of Directors and the Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN) Community of Practice are proud to announce the theme for SWAN Week 2025: "We are the Champions for Skin Wellness!"

After 21 years leading Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC), Cathy Harley has announced she will be stepping down as CEO on April 30, 2026.

In our new series, we will be exploring how you can adapt your life to embrace your "new normal". This week we will be discussing travel!

NSWOCC is pleased to announce the launch of three new Guides to living with an Ostomy. These are available in both English and French on...

Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) is proud to announce that Kimberly LeBlanc RN, BScN, MN, PhD, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FCAN, and Academic Chair of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) Institute, has been selected for induction into the 2025 Class of Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN).

This week, NSWOCC proudly joins the global community in recognizing World Continence Week, taking place from June 16–22, 2025. This international initiative shines a spotlight on the importance of bladder and bowel health, raises awareness of incontinence-related issues, and encourages open conversations to reduce stigma and improve access to care.